Over 0–100 km/h, CLA 220 Limousine wins (7,31 s vs 7,45 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | CLA 220 Limousine | MONA M03 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.31 s | 7.45 s | 0.14 s · CLA 220 Limousine |
| 400 m standing start | 15.32 s | 15.48 s | 0.16 s · CLA 220 Limousine |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.54 s | 27.51 s | 0.03 s · MONA M03 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 240 km/h | 200 km/h | 40 km/h · CLA 220 Limousine |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.08 kg/hp | 7.60 kg/hp | better ratio · MONA M03 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | CLA 220 Limousine | MONA M03 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.78 s | 2.16 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.00 s | 3.61 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.21 s | 5.80 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.31 s · tight gap | 7.45 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.81 s | 9.58 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16.96 s | 16.40 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 28.48 s | 27.72 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.32 s | 15.48 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.54 s | 27.51 s · tight gap |
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 200 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 211 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 380 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 705 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 208 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 240 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 581 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the CLA 220 Limousine hits 100 km/h in 7.31 s versus 7.45 s for the MONA M03. Despite lacking instant torque, 211 hp of power compensates. At this point, the CLA 220 Limousine leads by 0.14 s and sits roughly 12 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the CLA 220 Limousine is doing 122 km/h against 126 km/h for the MONA M03. The gap is 0.33 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the CLA 220 Limousine crosses the line in 15.32 s versus 15.48 s. The 0.16 s gap represents roughly 7 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The MONA M03 maxes out at 200 km/h while the CLA 220 Limousine keeps accelerating towards 240 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.08 s.
Around 872 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the MONA M03 overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 40 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the MONA M03 finishes in 27.51 s versus 27.53 s. The 0.03 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the CLA 220 Limousine is capped at 240 km/h, the MONA M03 at 200 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit - it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.41 seconds. The 0.14 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, CLA 220 Limousine wins (7,31 s vs 7,45 s).
CLA 220 Limousine goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,31 seconds (calibrated simulation).
CLA 220 Limousine: 211 hp, ratio 8,08 kg/hp. MONA M03: 208 hp, ratio 7,60 kg/hp.
CLA 220 Limousine: 240 km/h. MONA M03: 200 km/h.